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New Immersion lawsuit adds Apple's iPhone 6s, MacBook to patent infringement row

Immersion Corporation, a leader in haptic feedback technology, expanded its legal battle against Apple on Thursday with a new patent infringement suit targeting technology built into iPhone 6s and various MacBook models.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 19

Review: Apple's 2016 12" MacBook is a welcome improvement, but won't change any minds

Apple's second-generation ultraportable 12-inch MacBook features some noteworthy internal improvements, including an extra hour of battery life and Intel's latest Skylake processors, that make it a worthwhile update. But all of the major concessions of the 2015 model remain, making it unlikely this refresh will change anyone's opinion on the divisive-yet-impressive notebook.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 53

MacBook teardown highlights improved battery tech, new SSD controller

A teardown of Apple's 2016 12-inch MacBook suggests that the computer's better battery life stems from a mix of optimizations and a slightly larger battery, while its improved SSD speeds are linked to an updated proprietary controller.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Apple to adopt AMD's new Polaris graphics chips in upcoming Macs - report

AMD's latest graphics chips, the Polaris 10 and 11, will make their way into Apple desktops and laptops shipping later this year, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 28

New 12" MacBook boasts 80-90% faster SSD write speeds, 20% CPU improvement

Initial tests with the new 12-inch MacBook are beginning to surface, showing that while the Intel Skylake processor is a modest improvement over its predecessor, the revamped solid state drive offers more significant speed boosts.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 56

Apple launches new 12" MacBooks with Intel Skylake CPUs, rose gold color & longer battery life

Apple on Tuesday refreshed its 12-inch MacBook with Retina display, giving the thin-and-light notebook Intel's latest-generation Skylake chips, as well as improved graphics, faster flash storage, and an extra hour of battery life.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 102

Rumor: Ultrathin MacBook update coming in second half of 2016, will feature redesigned hinge

Apple is allegedly planning to update its ultraportable MacBook with Retina display in the second half of 2016, featuring a new screen hing design made from metal injection molding, according to a new supply chain report.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 40

Macs may go even longer between revamps as Intel kills tick-tock

Already burdened with improvement cycles measured in years, Mac owners could soon find more room for despair, as Apple supplier and chipmaker extraordinaire Intel has announced that they will no longer follow their famous tick-tock development strategy.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 105

MacBook stocks dwindle as rumor pegs new 13" & 15" models for second quarter 2016 launch

Low stocks of some current MacBooks models may indicate that Apple is preparing to refresh its laptops, and may also support a rumor that new 13- and 15-inch systems will ship by the end of the second quarter.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

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